Signature Healthcare is Southeastern Massachusetts’ premier local provider of quality, personalized medical services. We are comprised of the award-winning not-for-profit Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital; Signature Medical Group (SMG), a multi-specialty physician group of more than 150 physicians practicing in 18 ambulatory locations. We believe our distinctive Signature Healthcare team approach is the way healthcare should be: medical professionals across many locations communicating and collaborating, taking advantage of technologies and resources to make a difference in the lives and health of our patients. Key Responsibilities: + Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment. + Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external). + Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed. + Oversees daily operation, scheduling, and performance of all SPD staff to meet the needs of the immediate department and division. Provides effective communication of policies and procedures to assigned personnel on all shifts. + Participates in development of supply, processing and distribution, goals and objectives. Recommends new programs or procedures to effect improvements in services. Maintains current knowledge of licensing and accreditation body requirements and provide for compliance as authorized. + Audits compliance with decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, and related practices of instrumentation, and patient care equipment as required (see JCAHO Regulations pertaining to Central Services). + Insures department is in compliance with OSHA regulations and confers independently with the OSHA consultant. + Recommends positions and staffing required and participates in preparation of operating and capital budgets. Analyzes budget performance reports and insure that expenditures are contained within allocated funds. + Interprets division and departmental goals, objectives and policies to personnel. Initiates and develops policies, systems, and procedures - implement as authorized and insure compliance therewith. + Interviews, selects, and provides for orientation, training and scheduling of assigned personnel. Develops work performance standards, evaluates performance, and recommends appropriate personnel actions such as promotion, transfer, pay increase, termination, etc. + Responsible for efficient and effective utilization of assigned space and layout and cleanliness of workstations and storage areas. Develops best work methods and provide for safe work conditions. + Investigates complaints regarding SPD or services rendered, resolve complaints, or recommends resolution to Nurse Manager, PACU + Responsible for resupply and maintaining all Code 9, Code 7, and Difficult Intubation/Airway carts throughout the Hospital. + Provides for timely service and repair of all movable patient care equipment and SPD equipment including sterilizers, decontamination and cart washers. + Responsible for ordering all supply items in the main O.R. based on surgery schedule including implants, pacemakers, etc. Maintains O.R. par levels and adjust as necessary based on usage patterns and changes in technology. Directs the activities of the Inventory Coordinator in supporting the O.R. inventory. + Meets with vendor representatives, evaluate new supplies and equipment and make recommendations to appropriate hospital committees. + Serves on assigned Hospital committees and insure compliance with committee standards and any applicable local, federal, or state law regulations. Develops and maintains necessary policy and procedures manuals. Prepares required reports on all SPD. activities. + Maintains current knowledge of developments through journals, workshops, seminars and participation in association activities. Performs related technical, administrative, and supervisory duties as required. + Maintains knowledge and continuing education of current regulatory requirements including but not limited to The Joint Commission and AMI. Ensures compliance with local, state and federal applicable regulations. + Serves as timekeeper for all SPD Department Kronos Payroll and Payroll Records. + Performs other duties as assigned Required Knowledge and Skill: + Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization may exist. + Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. + Must be able to reasonably make appropriate judgment in communications and actions with patients, physicians, other associates, outside agencies, and vendors. + Ability to work both independently and in a team environment + Ability to organize time and priorities effectively, asking for direction when appropriate. Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures. + Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters discreetly and ensure confidentiality guidelines are maintained by staff. Education/Experience/Licensure: + Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred. Duties require a broad knowledge of specialized field of sterile processing and material management functions equal to two years of college. + Experience (Type & Length): Two to five years of progressively responsible sterile processing experience with proficiency in all phases of Sterile Processing. Minimum one year of supervisory experience required. Experience in an Operating Room (O.R.) setting preferred. + Certification/Licensure: Certification as a Registered Central Sterile Technician required. + Software/Hardware: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Kronos, and Meditech